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Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
2023-12-03 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Meet at Chiltern Post Office, 54 Main Street, Chiltern, Victoria, 3683, Australia
The Christmas gathering will be held at Chiltern Valley No 2 Dam near the bird hide. Meet on site from 4:00pm
BYO food and drink and a chair. Please bring a plate of something to share.

Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc
2023-12-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre, 15 Havelock Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
Do you have a broken household item you’d like fixed but need a hand to do so? Then this is your opportunity.
Our Repair Café is a free meeting place to bring along broken household items such as furniture, clothing, textiles and battery-operated appliances and learn how to fix them with the help of experienced, volunteer repairers. You can also bring along small, blunt garden tools like secateurs and we’ll show you how to sharpen them. Maximum three items per person per session. A donation is greatly appreciated for the repair of your items. This covers the cost of our insurance and supplies used for these repairs.
For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/repaircafeaw/
Repair Café Albury-Wodonga is proudly supported by Halve Waste, with morning yummies donated by Kooka Brotha’s patisserie.

Turn up the Heat and Move Beyond Coal Campaign
2023-12-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Livingstone National Park, NSW, Livingstone National Park, northern end of the park via Wrigleys Rd
Albury Wodonga Knitting Nannas for Renewables (AWKNR) and ACF Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR) are thrilled to bring you the opportunity to have fun while expressing your desire for more action for a safe climate.
This event is part of Move Beyond Coal’s (MBC) Turn up the Heat Week of Action around Australia that is supported by ACF.
The MBC campaign is an excellent opportunity to collectively raise our voices for a sustainable, coal-free future. Taking action is especially important with the UN Climate Change Conference – COP28 – happening from 30 November to 12 December.
Invest 20 minutes outside the Hon. Sussan Ley MP’s Albury Office to let her know that her role is to:

represent us
support the tranistion to clean energy
act on a Duty of Care to future generations

We’ll be joined by passionate speakers and fun creatures such as the Deny-o-saurs.
Please join us for a get together on the grass outside the Retro Café from 12.30 onwards.
Other actions you can take:

Join the Move Beyond Coal FB Support Network
Sign up for Move Beyond Coal updates and resources
Sign the Move Beyond Coal pledge to Turn up the Heat
Sign the ACF Petition to end coal and gas in Australia
Sign the Duty of Care petition to support the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Equity) Bill 2023

Action is the best antidote to despair (Jaon Baez).
Don’t miss this great opportunity to join like-minded people and act! RSVP now!
Please invite your friends and share this event with your networks.
Image: ABC Goulburn Murray Facebook page

Volunteer Morning - Monument Hill
2023-11-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve.
This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey, removing redundant fences, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire, weeding, checking nestboxes, removing tree guards and more. No experience necessary.
Take in the fresh air, get close to nature and learn about the local environment and how Albury City and community groups are working to protect threatened species, improve habitat and link habitat corridors across the region.
When: 9.00 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: Monument Hill Car Park, South end of Roper Street. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z8ZMKnVAndWL9M1r9
What is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed.
What to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots), long pants, long sleeves and a hat.
Please register! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please follow this link to register for each session you will attend.
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) Bi-monthly meeting
2023-11-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Albury Waste Management Centre, 565 Mudge Street, Lavington, Vic, NSW 2641, Australia
The North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) is a network of community sustainability groups which acts collaboratively with communities, agencies and organisations across the region. Meetings are held every two months. Anyone is welcome to attend.
This meeting will be held in the SMART education centre at the Albury Waste Management Centre. You may join us face to face or zoom in. Please contact Jenny Davies for the zoom link. Email address: jdjbdavies@gmail.com

A Slow late-Spring Nature Walk at Swainsona Reserve
2023-11-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Swainsona Reserve Access, Felltimber Creek Road, West Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a slow nature walk in one of Wodonga’s best bush reserves.
Come exploring with Sue and Karen and be inspired by their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature from wildflowers, insects and fungi to trees, birds and wildlife.
This is the third and final of our Spring walks in this reserve – the season changes so quickly and there is always something new to see. We’ll compare our findings with the previous Spring walks – you’ll be amazed at what’s changed in a few short weeks.
Where: Meet at Swainsona Reserve Access carpark off Felltimber Creek Rd.
Google map: goo.gl/maps/6EtpQtUWSLY2Gu7E6
What to expect: As usual, you are in for a treat in this special reserve, with spring wildflowers in full bloom and all creatures making the most of the nectar boom. Hopefully the Swainsona peas will also be flowering now… Expect to focus on the ‘slow’ and ‘nature’ rather than the walk – exercise is not the priority! Please be aware that we will be walking on slopes, on a natural, unpaved and possibly wet surface.
What to bring: Please wear covered shoes and long pants, bring mozzie protection and sunscreen and dress for the weather. Welcome to bring your camera, binoculars etc.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes.
REGISTER HERE

Border Bushwalking Club - Bike by the Lake 46kms return
2023-11-25 07:00 - 17:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
This is a cruisy ride on the High Country Rail Trail beginning at Ludlow’s Reserve and taking cyclists on a brilliant scenic journey beside Lake Hume, across the iconic Sandy Creek Bridge to Tallangatta, the town that moved. We’ll buy some lunch (or BYO) and ride down to the foreshore to enjoy the scenery before riding back to Ludlow’s Reserve, a total distance of around 46kms.
The trail is undulating with some moderate gradients and is a mix of smooth gravel and sealed sections. Suitable for hybrids and mountain bikes.
Cyclists should have a roadworthy bike, puncture repair kit and spare tube.

Ungraded
Leader: Ian Trevaskis
Phone: 0426782983
Participant numbers:12
Final booking date: Friday, November 24th
Risks: Other cyclists, snakes.
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Mount Buffalo National Park with Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists
2023-11-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Mt Buffalo National Park, Mount Buffalo Rd, Mt Buffalo, Victoria, 3740, Australia
Members please refer to your latest Outing sheet for details.

Heathwood Park Community Stewardship morning
2023-11-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Heathwood Park, Michelle Ave., Lavington, Australia
Join Parklands Rangers to help manage the native vegetation and remove invasive woody weeds in this Bungambrawartha Creek reserve.
Learn how to remove the invasive plant species threatening this popular recreation area. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. No experience is necessary – our Rangers will help with plant identification and removal techniques.
Take in the fresh air, get close to nature and learn about the local environment and how Albury City and community groups are working to protect threatened species, improve habitat and link habitat corridors across the region.
When: 9.30 to 11.30am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet at the park on Poplar Drive: https://goo.gl/maps/8x3ZYoAwxsQ8UH4p6
What is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed.
What to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots), long pants, long sleeves and a hat.
Please register! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please register here.
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Great Southern Bioblitz Albury Wodonga
2023-11-24 - 2023-11-27 | Across AlburyCity, City of Wodonga, online, Albury and Wodonga, NSW & Victoria, 2640, Australia
Discover the nature of Albury Wodonga during our Great Southern Bioblitz!
Parklands Albury Wodonga, Wodonga Urban Landcare Network, Murray Landcare and regional Friends and Landcare groups are teaming up to host the GSB in Albury Wodonga in 2023.
Join in to add your observations and record the nature of Albury Wodonga, from river to hills.
We’ll be hosting a series of local community events to record observations, and you can add your own observations as well. Just sign up to iNaturalist (it’s all free), log in to record your local nature sightings, and everything you add during the GSB period will automatically appear as part of our Albury Wodonga project.
You can also join our Albury Wodonga project to keep up to date on what’s happening and see the records as they flow in. See https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/great-southern-bioblitz-2023-albury-wodonga
Plants, animals, insects, fish, birds, fungi and more – what will you find this November?

Volunteer Morning – 7 Mile Creek
2023-11-23 09:30 - 11:30 | 7 Mile Creek, Table Top Road, Thurgoona, 2640
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve.
This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey, removing redundant fences, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire, weeding, checking nestboxes, removing tree guards and more. No experience necessary.
Take in the fresh air, get close to nature and learn about the local environment and how Albury City and community groups are working to protect threatened species, improve habitat and link habitat corridors across the region.
When: 9.30-11.30 (2 hrs)
Where: Meet on Twynam Court, Lavington: https://goo.gl/maps/7CAvewoCRNvdKTK98
What is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed.
What to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots), long pants, long sleeves and a hat.
Please register! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please register here.
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Brooklyn Fields Walk ‘n Weed
2023-11-22 09:30 - 23:30 | VIC
Join Parklands Rangers on a Walk and Weed in Albury’s Environmental Lands to help take out environmental weeds and improve the quality of our native bush parks.
This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experienced in the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. No experience necessary, our Rangers will share all you need to know on spotting and removing invasive woody weeds.
Take in the fresh air, get close to nature and learn about the local environment and how Albury City and community groups are working to protect threatened species, improve habitat and link habitat corridors across the region.
When: 9.30 to 11.30am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet at the Brooklyn Fields carpark: https://goo.gl/maps/dPVaWYYKZW7ciU2BA
What is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed.
What to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots), long pants, long sleeves and a hat.
Please register! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please register here.
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Leneva Enviro Hub working bee
2023-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Leneva Enviro Hub, 3063 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd, Leneva, Victoria, 3691, Australia
Join Parklands Rangers and Leneva residents to revamp the old Leneva School and Hall sites and bring this environmental hub back to life.
A series of working bees are enhancing this 10 hectare remnant Box Gum Grassy woodlands site and improve environmental education opportunities for local schools and community. All are welcome.

When: On the third Tuesday morning of every month, 11am to midday, then stay for a sausage and a yarn with us.
Where: Park on the Leneva Hall service track and meet outside the old school gates.
What: Bush restoration and facilities improvements including planning and creating interactive visitor activities, removing woody weeds and other invasives such as Watsonia bulbs and Bridal creeper, cleaning up the site and removing old fences, monitoring of nest boxes, installing new fencing..
What is provided: All tools, materials and personal protective equipment is provided as is Ranger induction and session leadership.
What to bring: Participants must wear covered shoes (boots) and long pants at all sessions, preferably long sleeves as well, bring your own hat and water bottle and dress for the weather. Current Covid safety measures must also be followed.

Please book in for each session you intend to join (so we have enough sausages!). REGISTER HERE

A Slow late-Spring Walk in the Baranduda environmental lands
2023-11-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Baranduda link access, Baranduda link access, Boyes Road, Baranduda, Victoria, 3691, Australia
Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a slow nature walk in the Baranduda environmental lands.
Come exploring with Sue and Karen and be inspired by their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature from wildflowers, insects and fungi to trees, birds and wildlife. This is the third and final of our Spring walks in this reserve – the season changes so quickly and there is always something new to see. We’ll compare our findings with the previous Spring walks – you’ll be amazed at what’s changed in a few short weeks.
Where: Meet at the Baranduda Link Access point on Boyes Rd
Google Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/F5yXJnBNBV…
What to expect: Expect to focus on the ‘slow’ and ‘nature’ rather than the walk – exercise is not the priority! With frogs calling, spring wildflowers in full bloom and all creatures making the most of the nectar boom there will be plenty to get excited about… Please be aware that we will be walking on slopes, on a natural, unpaved and possibly wet surface.
What to bring: Please bring your water bottle, wear covered shoes and dress for the weather. Welcome to bring your camera, binoculars etc.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes. REGISTER HERE

Observe Nature in the City
2023-11-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Join our guided walk with naturalist and educator Sue Brunskill and Friends of David Winterbottom Park to explore Huon Creek and the surrounding area.
More than just a pathway. Our walk will explore the plants and wildlife that thrive in urban environments, plants that threaten these ecosystems, what our “Friends of” group is working on, and why this benefits us all. Learn about the importance of preserving urban biodiversity and enjoy the peacefulness of nature in the heart of Wodonga.
Please wear enclosed shoes and bring a sunhat and water bottle. Some of the gravel paths have uneven surfaces, but all are welcome.
Meet at the shelter near Yarralumla Drive, David Winterbottom Park. Parking is available along Yarralumla Drive opposite 102 Yarralumla Drive.

Stanley and Surrounds with Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists
2023-11-12 09:30 - 16:00 | Stanley public toilets, 6 Mt Stanley Road, Stanley, Victoria, 3747, Australia
Members meet at 9.30am at the Stanley Public Toilet Block. BYO everything. Leader Bernie phone 0490 497 032

Riverside Rambles
2023-11-12 09:00 - 20:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Join us for a wander to explore the Kiewa River surrounds with a focus on birds, insects or frogs.
Each session will be a leisurely walk and chat about habitats, identification, citizen science and monitoring opportunities.
There are three walks on offer on Sunday 12 November – pick the one that takes your fancy.
Birds with Ben Humphries, BirdLife Australia
9am – 10am, along the Kiewa River walking trail
Insects with Karen Retra, Wodonga Landcare
10:30am – 12pm, along the Kiewa River walking trail
Frogs with Dr Alexandra Knight, Charles Sturt University
6:30pm – 8pm, along the High Country Rail trail (Gullifer Lane to the Kiewa River)
FREE, but places are limited.
Bookings: events.humanitix.com/ramble
Families welcome.
Children under 5 years, coming along with other attendees, do not need a ticket.
For event enquiries contact Karen, karen@wodongalandcare.org.au or 0428 629 099.
This event is hosted by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network in partnership with Wodonga Council and funded by the Australian Government’s Murray—Darling Healthy Rivers Program.

A Slow late-Spring Nature Walk at Castle Creek bushlands
2023-11-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Castle Creek Bushlands, Castle Creek Rd, Wodonga, Victoria, Australia
Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a slow late-Spring nature walk in one of Wodonga’s best bush reserves.
Come exploring with Sue and Karen and be inspired by their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature from wildflowers, insects and fungi to trees, birds and wildlife.
This is the third and final of our Spring walks in this reserve – the season changes so quickly and there is always something new to see. We’ll compare our findings with the previous Spring walks – you’ll be amazed at what’s changed in a few short weeks.
Where: Meet at Castle Creek Bushlands access off Castle Creek Rd.
Google map: goo.gl/maps/TjytEF1aSseYcpiN7
What to expect: As usual, you are in for a treat in this special reserve, with spring wildflowers in full bloom and all creatures making the most of the nectar boom. Expect to focus on the ‘slow’ and ‘nature’ rather than the walk – exercise is not the priority! Please be aware that we will be walking on slopes, on a natural, unpaved and possibly wet surface.
What to bring: Please bring your water bottle, wear covered shoes and dress for the weather. Welcome to bring your camera, binoculars etc.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes.
REGISTER HERE

Discover and Document Nature
2023-11-08 10:00 - 20:30 | Hyphen – Wodonga Library Gallery, 126 Hovell St,, Wodonga, Vic, 3690, Australia
Make and share nature observations using phone apps and online tools

Would you like to know more about something you’ve seen in nature?
Are you curious which plants, animals or fungi have been recorded near your place?
Interested in sharing your nature observations with others?
Keen to join in the Great Southern Bioblitz this November?

In these sessions we’ll explore mobile apps and online tools that can help with each of these, and more!
We’ll discuss the Atlas of Living Australia, the national biodiversity database.
And citizen science apps including iNaturalist and FrogID. These tools are great for having your nature records verified and shared to the Atlas.
They offer a way to learn about nature as well as make your contributions available for others, including for science.
These sessions are suitable for those looking to get started with any of these apps as well as experienced users wanting to find out about additional functions.

Choose from two session times on Wed 8 November.
Morning: 10am – 11:30am
Evening: 7pm – 8:30pm
FREE, but places are limited.
Bookings: events.humanitix.com/natureapps

Optional, you may like to bring:
– Smart phone, laptop or tablet
– Digital photos of nature

For event enquiries contact Karen, karen@wodongalandcare.org.au or 0428 629 099.

This event is hosted by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network in partnership with Wodonga Council and funded by the Australian Government’s Murray—Darling Healthy Rivers Program.

Walk to the Little Dargo
2023-11-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Dargo High Plains, exact details sent to those who register, Dargo High Plains, Victoria, Australia
The fires of 2019/20 burnt huge areas of north eastern Victoria. The remaining unburnt forests are more important than ever. One of these areas lies in the headwaters of the Little Dargo River, just south of Mt Hotham. It is a pristine area, without roads, and containing mature forest, much of it dominated by Mountain Gums and Alpine Ash. It is an area of state forest that lies right next to the Alpine National Park.
The state government logging agency, VicForests, intends to log a total of 11 “coupes”, or sections, of mature forest in the upper Little Dargo River. These coupes are located in a series of clusters, where separate sections of bush will be harvested, creating a large zone of cleared land over time. Extensive roading networks will be needed to access the coupes.
There is a growing community campaign to oppose this destruction. In 2022 and 2023, Friends of the Earth, in conjunction with the Treasure family, who have grazed cattle on the Dargo High Plains for generations, have hosted a number of walks to show people the headwaters of the catchment and surrounding area. Over the cup weekend (November 4 – 7) we will be hosting another free guided walk.
The exact start point will be sent to those who rsvp. It is about a 40 min drive south of Mt Hotham.
melbournefoe.org.au/walk_to_the_little_dargo

Gardeners’ tea party - FULLY BOOKED
2023-11-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Private garden, Thurgoona, NSW, Australia
This event is now fully booked, but leave your details on our waiting list (see Humanitix link below) and we’ll get in touch if a ticket becomes available.

Sip, stroll and socialise in a charming habitat garden in Thurgoona. The well established, half acre cottage-style garden features primarily native plants, including unusual specimens, as well as a small pond, large bee inn and a gabion for reptiles. The owner is a member of the Australian Plant Society Albury-Wodonga with a wealth of knowledge of native plants.

Choose between three start times but feel free to stay as long as you wish.

Tickets $10 – price includes tea, coffee, cakes, scones, slices, quiche and fresh fruit. RSVP by Wednesday 1st November.
https://events.humanitix.com/gardeners-tea-party

Sorry, no children.

Ticket-holders to be emailed address on Thursday 2 November.

Enquiries to Lizette Salmon – g4w@wodongalandcare.org.au, 0468 320 647.

This event is hosted by Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga, a Wodonga Urban Landcare Network program, and generously supported by AlburyCity.

Seed Savers Albury Wodonga seed bank opening
2023-11-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, Olive Street, South Albury
Another opportunity to obtain the seeds you need for your summer crops!
Also a discussion on water smart vegetable gardening.
Bring any seeds you have for depositing and plants or produce to give away.
Members free, guests $5

Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
2023-11-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Meet at Chiltern Post Office, 54 Main Street, Chiltern, Victoria, 3683, Australia
Every month we meet to do some useful work in the Park (weeding, planting, infrastructure repair and installation etc). We often go for a wander after a short meeting where we consume the traditional Chiltern Bakery bun. Everyone is welcome. Call Mick Webster 0429017229 for more information. We always meet at Chiltern PO at 9am.

Warby Ranges, Warby Ovens National Park with Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists
2023-10-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Acacia Carpark, 90 Hume Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
Members meet at 9am at Acacia Car Park, Wodonga. BYO everything. Leader Phillip phone 0428 215 313

Border Bushwalking Club - Falls Creek: Pretty Valley Circuit
2023-10-28 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Another great walk with views and a refreshing swim at the end for those so inclined. This is a circular walk beginning and ending at Pretty Valley pondage, and taking in part of the Alpine Walking Track. There will be a steady climb at some point in the walk, and part of the route is exposed and inclined to be windy.
Distance about 14 km. Walkers will need good wet weather gear, spare sweater, beanie and gloves.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone: 0412 042 195
Participant numbers:12
Risks: Cold, wet and windy weather; snakes; slips and trips
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Canva training for volunteer groups
2023-10-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Learn how to create engaging graphical content using Canva. This free training session will be provided by Click Region and the Working Together Program. If you aren’t familiar with Canva, it is frequently used to create social media tiles, as well as print media and videos. With thousands of templates available, using Canva can help community groups efficiently create more engaging posts.
Canva offers free accounts for eligible not for profit groups.
Register via this link: https://events.humanitix.com/canva-for-community-and-volunteer-groups-working-together-program

Youth In Landcare
2023-10-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Do you wish you could attract more youth to your Landcare or environmental group? Are you a young person wanting to meet other young environmentalists? This is the webinar for you!
During Gabrielle Stacey’s presentation you’ll learn about the Hunter region’s successful Intergenerational Landcare and Intrepid Landcare programs; what these programs involve, how they were created, what worked and what didn’t.
Gabrielle Stacey is a conservationist, botanist and community educator with Fern Creek Landcare. Through intergenerational partnerships, collaboration and social media, Gabrielle has greatly increased youth participation in Landcare across various projects.
6.00-7.00pm Thursday 26 October
Tickets are free – RSVP by Wednesday 25/10/23 to: https://events.humanitix.com/youth-in-landcare
Enquiries to Lizette Salmon: g4w@wodongalandcare.org.au, 0468 320 647.
This event is hosted by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network and funded by the Australian Government’s Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program.

Frogs in the Flats
2023-10-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Join us for a late afternoon stroll along the Yack Creek trail to find out about frogs!

With Karen Retra from Wodonga Landcare and Gabi Bridge from Yack Landcare.

About our local frogs
FrogID app – how to & why to use it
How the Rowdy Flat weed control project supports frogs and other species

Check out frogid.net.au if you can’t wait for the session to learn about the FrogID app.
This will be a short, leisurely wander with time to chat and enjoy the trail.
Family-friendly – all welcome.
Bookings & more information: events.humanitix.com/flatsfrogs
Meet at the trail access and parking spot along Mongan Lane, Yackandandah.
* Be sure to approach from Racecourse Rd, not the other side of the creek!
Click for a Google map
For further information or queries contact Karen (Wodonga Landcare project officer)
karen@wodongalandcare.org.au ~ 0428 629 099

Moving to Higher Ground: Lessons from Grantham and across the globe
2023-10-24 16:00 - 17:15 | La Trobe University, Albury-Wodonga campus, University Drive, West Wodonga, 3690
This public lecture is a free community event hosted by North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA), La Trobe University – Albury-Wodonga, and Wise Water Ways.
Refreshments will be served.

Jamie Simmonds (pictured) is an internationally renowned expert in the field of managed retreat and community relocation.
In 2011, Jamie directed the relocation of Grantham, an Australian town left devastated by catastrophic flash flooding that tragically claimed the lives of 19 people. Within 12 months more than 100 families were transitioned to new homes situated on higher ground surrounding Grantham.
In 2020, Jamie documented the story in his book about the Grantham experience to show communities the positives and challenges associated with community relocation.
Jamie is presently engaged in a community relocation program in northern NSW, based in Lismore. This follows the region’s devastating flooding in 2022.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/moving-to-higher-ground
